PreConstruction Design Development Manager

Position Overview: We are hiring a Pre-Construction Design & Development Manager to lead and own the design and early development phase of major projects. This role sits at the center of vision and execution — translating ownership's strategy into coordinated, build-ready plans. You will manage architects, engineers, consultants, early budgeting, value engineering, bidding, permitting coordination, and all pre-construction documentation — ensuring a seamless and professional handoff to the construction team. Florida development experience is a strong plus, particularly familiarity with permitting, consultants, and regulatory environments in that market. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Consultant Coordination

• Lead architects, engineers, and design consultants through early project phases
• Ensure drawings and plans align with ownership vision and financial objectives
• Review and interpret architectural and engineering documents
• Drive design development milestones and approvals Pre-Construction Management
• Oversee early-stage estimating, budgeting, and value engineering
• Manage bidding processes and contractor coordination
• Establish project timelines and maintain schedule discipline
• Coordinate permits and regulatory requirements (Florida experience a plus) Project Controls & Documentation
• Maintain clean documentation, contracts, and consultant agreements
• Set up insurance, compliance, and pre-construction requirements
• Track communication logs, decisions, and change documentation
• Prepare projects for clean transition into construction phase Ownership & Accountability
• Run development meetings and enforce follow-ups
• Hold consultants and stakeholders accountable to deadlines
• Anticipate bottlenecks before they impact schedule or budget
• Maintain a structured, professional execution environment Qualifications
• 3–5+ years in high-end real estate development, design management, or pre-construction
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans
• Experience coordinating external AEC teams and consultants
• Exposure to large-scale, luxury residential or mixed-use projects
• Florida market experience strongly preferred
• Strong budgeting and early estimating exposure
• Polished communicator, confident running meetings and driving follow-up Must-Haves
• Direct experience managing pre-construction or design coordination
• Proven ability to organize stakeholders and manage timelines
• Strong plan-reading and documentation skills
• Structured, calm execution under pressure
• Full-time in-office presence in Brooklyn What Success Looks Like
• Design phases stay on schedule and on budget
• Consultants operate with clarity and accountability
• Bidding and early budgets align with ownership expectations
• Permitting and documentation are organized and professional
• Construction team receives a clean, well-prepared handoff Why Join
• Competitive compensation with performance upside
• High-visibility role with direct ownership interaction
• Opportunity to shape major Florida developments from inception
• Fast-moving, execution-focused environment
• Long-term growth opportunity within a scaling development firm If you are a disciplined, execution-driven development professional who thrives in the early stages of complex projects — we want to speak with you. Email Resume: Joel@maiplacement.com Apply Online:https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/maiplacement/job/q993c6w4j16qhu1gozcwwuyxxe?crt=1771948579023 Refer a friend, get up to $1000!

Compensation: $150,000-$180,000 per year